If there isn't sufficient gas the weld will be blobby and black - There may
be some guides on the net (youtube?) with good guidance.
Martin
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From: "Derek Clews" <[email protected]>
To: "Quantum Owners Club" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:30 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs
Hi, got the Clarke Mig 135TE welder in the end due to the power requirements
and this being the largest on a normal 13 Amp plug. Been giving it a try
and now seem to be settling to it. I found I had to turn the power and
speed down more than expected from the manual and had to play around a lot
with the gas to get it flowing. Most practice welds were gasless due to
that issue!
So just a question on gas for those who have the experience. How much of a
sound should I get from the gas flowing. I now get a 'fhut' sound when
pressing the trigger if pressurised. But cannot hear a hiss as such. Is
the 2-3 litres/min quoted in the manual such low flow for the handle? (it's
not a lot really I suppose)
Also I have seen some posts on the web about the small bottles lasting for
only short periods like, 6 minutes of welding. That would be 18 litres at 3
litres/min. So does the rate have to be really high despite the
manufacturers figures or are they set up wrong. You can get a small bottle
of 110 litres and at 3 litres/min that should last 36 mins by my maths. A
bit different. I appreciate there are bigger bottles out there but they do
need storage and it does depend on use.
Any thoughts?
Derek
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